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HFF 29 AUG 2025

Happy Fence Friday, All

Part of Radcliffe Camera and in the background, part of All Souls College, Oxford.

The Radcliffe Camera ("The Camera" from the Latin, camera, meaning 'room') It was designed by James Gibbs in a Baroque style and built in 1737-1749 to house the Radcliffe Science Library. The library's construction and maintenance was funded from the estate of John Radcliffe, a physician who left £40,000 upon his death in 1714.

From 'Oxford History' -
All Souls College was founded jointly by Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury, and King Henry VI. It was built between 1437/8 and 1443, and was the ninth Oxford college. Originally its Fellows were obliged to take Holy Orders and to engage in further studies after spending three years in the University. They were also expected to pray for the souls of the faithful departed and those killed in the French wars – hence its name.

I don't know much, if anything, about Joe Dolan. But he recorded "Lady in Blue" so I have decided to use this for 'Sight and Sound' :-) Quite a strident (forceful) recording methinks :-))

Also added to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music

♫ ♪ ♪ ♫ Listen here - Lady in Blue by Joe Dolan
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40 comments

Christa1004 said:

Your photo shows once again what wonderful buildings Oxford has. HFF Roger.
I was specifically waiting for your post; I wanted to give you first place;-)))
10 months ago

Roger Bennion replied to Christa1004:

Thank you very much and thanks for giving first place :-)))
HFF and have a lovely weekend, Christa.
10 months ago

Christa1004 replied to Roger Bennion:

My pleasure :-) I'll take this opportunity to say "see you in two weeks" as I won't be here next Friday.
9 months ago

uwschu said:

hFF Roger, wünsche dir ein angenehmes Wochenende
10 months ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbe image de ce beau bâtiment !
HFF Roger
10 months ago ( translate )

Stephan Fey said:

HFF and a happy weekend ahead, Roger!
10 months ago ( translate )

Trudy Tuinstra said:

excellent. HFF
9 months ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wonderful candid Roger.
hFF
9 months ago ( translate )

Fred Fouarge said:

HFF--Roger Bennion
9 months ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Exceptional shot! HFF!
9 months ago ( translate )

Xata said:

Enhanced by the lady in blue, HFF to you.
9 months ago

Gudrun said:

A well composed photo! There are astonishingly few bicycles parked by the fence;-) HFF and a good weekend!
9 months ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Wonderful buildings in this well composed image Roger,
The lady in blue adds much to the image, HFF and a good weekend!
9 months ago

David Slater (Spodde… said:

The lady in blue complements the photo quite nicely Roger. HFF and best wishes for a happy weekend.
9 months ago

Annemarie said:

beautiful image

HFF

Happy weekend
9 months ago